A Taste for Killing
“They thought they made a friend for life. They were wrong”
Synopsis
Two college students get a summer job on an offshore oil rig. They are soon approached by a co-worker who had earlier befriended them, and who now tries to draw them into a plot to murder the rig's crew chief.
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Michael Biehn
Bo Landry
Jason Bateman
Blaine Stockard
Henry Thomas
Cary Sloan
Helen Cates
Tess Kennedy
Blue Deckert
Elray Phelps
Dru Mouser
Caroline
Woody Watson
Detective Rutland
Brandon Smith
Detective Grier
Harry Melching
Charlie
Fred Lerner
Duane
Renée Zellweger
Mary Lou
Dan Ammerman
Mr. Stoddard
Diane Perella
Mrs. Sloan
Richard Dillard
Mr. Sloan
Dennis Letts
Lawyer
Helena Humann
Bartender
Cyril Lavender
Butler
Rutherford Cravens
Country
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lou Antonio
- Screenplay & Story
- Hudson Marquez, Allen Rucker, Dan Bronson
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- A Taste for Killing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Bodega Bay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lou Antonio
Hudson Marquez, Allen Rucker, Dan Bronson
Mark Snow
Gayne Rescher
Gary Griffin
Barry Greenfield, Michael S. Murphey
Department Leadership Roster
Lou Antonio
Director
Gary Griffin
Editor
C. Robert Holloway
Production Design
Michael S. Murphey
Producer
Fred Lerner
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Taste for Killing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Taste for Killing about?
Two college students get a summer job on an offshore oil rig. They are soon approached by a co-worker who had earlier befriended them, and who now tries to draw them into a plot to murder the rig's crew chief.
Who directed A Taste for Killing?
A Taste for Killing was directed by Lou Antonio.
Who stars in A Taste for Killing?
The principal cast of A Taste for Killing includes Michael Biehn, Jason Bateman, Henry Thomas, Helen Cates, Blue Deckert.
When was A Taste for Killing released and how long is it?
A Taste for Killing was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Taste for Killing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Taste for Killing was composed by Mark Snow.